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Explore the historical, cultural and natural sites of both the central region and northern Thailand including the UNESCO world heritage sites of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai. The trip continues to the Golden Triangle, once notorious for the traffic of opium and ends with the beauty of Chiang Mai, the “Rose of the North”.

Departure Date : Wednesday

Tour Inclusion : Transfers & Tours as mentioned in the programAir-conditioned transportationAll entrance fees as mentioned in the programEnglish or German speaking guide4 nights accommodation at good middle class hotels as mentioned in the program or similar (sharing twin basis)Meals mentioned in the program

BANGKOK – AYUTHAYA - PHITSANULOKE (-/L/-)Pick up from hotel and drive to Ayuthaya province, the former capital ofThailand. Visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon. The name was given granted to thetemple by King Naresuan to commemorate a battle fought against the CrownPrince of Burma . His momentous victory a single-handed combat on theelephant back brought independence to Ayutthaya after 15 years as a Burmesedependent. Within the complex is a huge image of a reclining Buddha in brickand stucco. Also situated in the compound is King Naresuan statue, which ishighly revered by Thais. Then visit Wat Chaiwatthanaram, built in 1630 byKing Prasat Thong to honor his mother. Wat Chai Wattanaram was conceived as a replica of the Angkor temple.A Royal monastery, the temple’s unique feature is a huge prang which is surrounded by smaller prangs. Thissymbolizes Mount Meru, the abode of the heavenly gods. After lunch at local restaurant, continue toPhitsanuloke province, the birthplace of King Naresuan the Great, the legendary King who declaredAyutthaya’s independence from Burma in 1584. On the way, visit Wat Prasri Rattana Mahatat which housesThailand’s most beautiful Buddha Image, Phra Phutthachinnarat. The large Sukhothai-style bronze statue wascast in 1357 by the order of King Maha Thamma Racha I of Sukhothai and is now highly respected by Thaiscountrywide. Check in and overnight at hotel in Phitsanuloke.

Date 2 : Phitsanulok - Lampang

PHITSANULOKE – SUKHOTHAI – LAMPANG (B/L/-)After breakfast, drive to Sukhothai province to visit the Historical Park of Sukhothai foundin the 13th century. Sukhothai (literally means Dawn of Happiness) was the first trulyindependent Thai Kingdom, which enjoyed a golden age under King Ramkhamhaeng,credited with creating the Thai alphabet. The superb temples and monuments of this greatcity have been lovingly restored in Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World HeritageSite. Visit important ruins of the Royal Palace and Buddhist temples in the historical parkincluding Wat Mahathat and Wat Si Chum. Then drive further north to Lampang province,famous for its horse-drawn carriages and with a rooster as its provincial emblem. The cityboasts a long history of human settlements on the WangRiver basin, some of which dating back to more than 1,000years and is rich in archaeological evidence reflecting ancient civilizations ofHariphunchai, Lanna and Burma. Visit some beautiful temples including thetemple Wat Phratat Lampang Luang, with a golden Chedi in Lannaarchitectural style containing a Holy Relic. The entrance arches, called PratuKhong, is adorned with fine plaster designs and the beautiful murals on woodenwalls, said to be the oldest in the North. The over thousand years old temple WatPhra Kaew Don Tao with Burmese style architectural works and delicatecraftsmanship is also worth a visit. If time permits, guest has an opportunity to ride on a horse-drawn carriage toexplore Lampang city and its cultural attractions. Overnight at hotel in Lampang.

Date 3 : Lampang - Mae Sai

LAMPANG – PAYAO – CHIANG RAI - GOLDEN TRIANGLE - MAE SAI (B/L/-)After breakfast at the hotel, depart Lampang for Payao province, a short strollalong Kwan Payao, an extensively fresh-water lake. It is the largest fresh-waterfish habitat in the upper North which provides the livelihood of many of the localpeople. The surrounding scenery, particularly at dusk, is stunning. Along the banksare located food-shops and recreation sites. Then driving further to Chiang Rai,the northernmost province of Thailand, 785 kilometers north of Bangkok. andafterwards drive to Chiang Saen, an ancient town located on the bank of theMekong River to visit the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmarmeet on the Mekong River, was once supposed to be the center of all the poppy cultivation in Thailand. View theupstream scenery of the Golden Triangle and pay a visit to the Opium Museum. Then continue to Mae Sai,Thailand’s northern- most district to visit Mae Sai Market. Guests enjoy observing cross-border trading andshopping at the market at the Thai-Burmese border. Overnight at hotel in Chiang Rai.

Date 4 : Chiangrai - Handicraft Village

CHIANG RAI – CHIANG MAI – DOI SUTHEP – HANDICRAFT VILLAGE (B/L/-)Early morning, after breakfast at hotel, continue to Chiang Mai, drive uphill to visit Wat PhratatDoi Suthep, the most famous and respected temple in Chiang Mai. In the afternoon visitSamkampaeng handicraft village to see silk weaving, wood carving and umbrella making.Evening at lesisure. Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai.

Date 5 : MAE SA ELEPHANT CAMP - Chiangrai

MAE SA ELEPHANT CAMP- ORCHID FARM – CHIANG MAI AIRPORT/ RAILWAYSTATION (B/L)After breakfast at hotel start the trip to Mae Sa Valley to see elephants at work atan elephant camp. Continue to one of the biggest orchid and butterfly farms ofChiang Mai. Transfer to Chaing Mai railway station to take a train to Bangkok ortransfer Chiang Mai Airport to take flight to Bangkok. (Air ticket or Trainticket by own arrangement)

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